Chiang Mai is home to countless hiking opportunities, amazing night markets, and restaurants serving khao soi, a regional northern dish. But if you’re traveling to Thailand for the first time, you understandably want to know—Is Chiang Mai safe? Chiang Mai is very safe. Petty theft is uncommon, and violent crime is rare. The most dangerous …
If you’re considering a visit to Sapa, you’ve likely seen photos of bushy green rice plants spilling down into a valley framed by towering mountains. But unless you know the best time to visit Sapa, your trip could look like anything but that. The best time to visit Sapa is in July and August. The …
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If you’re on the fence about whether a full-day trekking tour in Sapa is worth the travel time, I say go for it if the weather forecast is favorable. Hiking in Sapa was my favorite activity during my 2-month Vietnam stay. I’ll give you the low-down on what to expect from a one-day Sapa trek, …
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Many travelers-to-be dream of visiting the Sapa rice fields, but few make time in their Vietnam itinerary to do so. And it’s no wonder—Sapa is about six hours northwest of Hanoi by bus, and going by train takes even longer. But visiting Sapa’s rice terraces is a highlight for many travelers. I fall into this …
Whether you’ve already booked a 2-day Halong Bay cruise or are on the fence about how long you want to stay in the Gulf of Tonkin, you’re in good hands. I took a 2-day Halong Bay overnight cruise and gathered many takeaways that I’ll share with you. Some of the information here may go against …
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Taking a Halong Bay cruise is at the top of many Southeast Asia itineraries. Halong Bay is known for its stunning 1,600+ limestone islands and islets that dot the seaside landscape in northern Vietnam. UNESCO declared Halong Bay a World Natural Heritage Site in 1994. Since then, tourists have flocked to the Gulf of Tonkin, …
Sapa is a region in the Lao Cai province of northern Vietnam famous for its steep rice terraces and indigenous cultures. One of the best ways to explore Sapa is by hiking and spending the night at homestays. But you might be wondering—is the 3-day Sapa trek the right fit for you? I understand where …
Visiting Sapa is a destination on many travelers’ wish lists. But because of Sapa’s distance from Hanoi, many people pass on traveling there. I’m glad you’re not among them—Vietnam’s idyllic countryside is a refreshing change of scenery from bustling Hanoi. The Vietnamese government is working on building an airport in Sapa. But since it’ll take …
